Michael celebrates a goal for AS Roma. The American midfielder is headed to the MLS, according to multiple reports. Photo: EPA

New Jersey native Michael Bradley — the linchpin of the U.S. National Team — is reportedly on the verge of one of the more surprising moves in American soccer history. According to multiple reports, Bradley is on the verge of moving from Italian league power Roma to Toronto FC of the MLS.

Toronto FC – which has never made the MLS playoffs in its history – already has made waves with its pursuit of Designated Player striker Jermain Defoe. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Taylor Twellman reported Bradley could be on his way to Canada as well.

Though neither Toronto nor Roma confirmed the move, Alexi Lalas — another plugged-in soccer authority — collaborated the report. It was not clear whether the move would come on a loan or permanent transfer.

The 26-year-old Bradley – who was born in Princeton while his father Bob was coaching the Princeton soccer team – had been a regular starter for Roma last season, but recently has been reported to be searching for a new team that could guarantee him playing time with the World Cup looming this summer.

After Roma inked Radja Nainggolan, giving them five central midfielders, it appears Bradley is determined to move on. Despite missing an extended period due to an ankle injury, Bradley has made 11 appearances – five starts – for a surging Roma team that just lost its first game of the Serie A season this past week.

If the move goes through, Toronto will have Bradley, Defoe, Gilberto and former league MVP Dwayne De Rosario, rivaling the L.A. Galaxy and Supporters’ Shield-winning Red Bulls for sheer star power.